www.DiscGolfersR.Us2015-08-02T21:21:27ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50http://api.ning.com/files/d5FJwaHz1quMQSbXS2NZHKprHjtp2q4wrHmVgDMSYsw4smwkz3KufQhywCYjLoroMHvoc4*lCsygIWgyBrmBwZ0LsNy78gvH/p_00005.jpg?width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://discgolfer.ning.com/group/markellisputtingclinic/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=31bl2g3egb9z8&feed=yes&xn_auth=noPutting clinictag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-09-02:1809917:Topic:9075652008-09-02T21:18:00.491ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
hey now,Anyone else have trouble connecting with the FDM putting practice?I created sign in,password and was accepted.Problem l=is when I log in at the FDM site of Mark Ellis's there is a failed attempt.Any hot ideas??thanks,Peace.mr ed
hey now,Anyone else have trouble connecting with the FDM putting practice?I created sign in,password and was accepted.Problem l=is when I log in at the FDM site of Mark Ellis's there is a failed attempt.Any hot ideas??thanks,Peace.mr ed Video is uptag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-06-10:1809917:Topic:3060192008-06-10T17:02:00.665ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
For those of you who have not seen it yet, the Putting confidence Video is now up on the Discraft site<br />
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<a href="http://discraft.com/vid/html/mediaplayer.html">http://discraft.com/vid/html/mediaplayer.html</a>
For those of you who have not seen it yet, the Putting confidence Video is now up on the Discraft site<br />
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<a href="http://discraft.com/vid/html/mediaplayer.html">http://discraft.com/vid/html/mediaplayer.html</a> One black left glovetag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-02-20:1809917:Topic:1235992008-02-20T14:03:51.666ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
Yo putting guys,<br />
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Following the video shoot in my basement, one black glove was found. The owner may claim it by contacting me.<br />
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Another follow up matter that I didn't address was "sound bites" for the print article. If any of you would like to submit written feedback for the article it would make it easier for me to author the article and minimize the risk of misquotes. If you wish to submit them please do so within the next week as my deadline is looming.<br />
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I spoke to the missing putter, Aaron…
Yo putting guys,<br />
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Following the video shoot in my basement, one black glove was found. The owner may claim it by contacting me.<br />
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Another follow up matter that I didn't address was "sound bites" for the print article. If any of you would like to submit written feedback for the article it would make it easier for me to author the article and minimize the risk of misquotes. If you wish to submit them please do so within the next week as my deadline is looming.<br />
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I spoke to the missing putter, Aaron Siegler, who wrecked his car and smacked his noggin last Sunday morning. He thinks he will recover well (maybe not the car so much) and we have tentatively set up a frisbee game for tomorrow (Thursday, 21st) during the day for any of you who can get away from work. Give a call to be included. 248-505-3568<br />
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Thanks again for your assistance and cold weather persistence. Thanks!tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-02-17:1809917:Topic:1184462008-02-17T23:40:49.609ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
I just wanted to say thanks to Mark Ellis, Kevin Tomasitis, Steve Mills, Critter Bill Themm, Liz Carr, and Discraft.<br />
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Thank you for putting the clinic on Mark, Thank you to each of the pro's for the tips on form, and thank you to Discraft for...well being discraft!
I just wanted to say thanks to Mark Ellis, Kevin Tomasitis, Steve Mills, Critter Bill Themm, Liz Carr, and Discraft.<br />
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Thank you for putting the clinic on Mark, Thank you to each of the pro's for the tips on form, and thank you to Discraft for...well being discraft! Your the man Mark.........tag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-02-05:1809917:Topic:965692008-02-05T15:28:55.619ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
Keep posting your videos!!!! You have helped my game!!!!
Keep posting your videos!!!! You have helped my game!!!! A message to visitors or new members of this clubtag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-01-29:1809917:Topic:825432008-01-29T13:45:45.238ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
Greeting visitors and new members.<br />
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This site is being actively used by participants in a one month putting program. At the conclusion of the program, we intend to publish both an article in the new Flying Disc Magazine and a video detailing the program and inviting players to try it for themselves.<br />
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The central focus of the program is to develop confidence and regenerate confidence in putting even after having a poor putting performance. We practice for a short segments daily and consistently…
Greeting visitors and new members.<br />
<br />
This site is being actively used by participants in a one month putting program. At the conclusion of the program, we intend to publish both an article in the new Flying Disc Magazine and a video detailing the program and inviting players to try it for themselves.<br />
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The central focus of the program is to develop confidence and regenerate confidence in putting even after having a poor putting performance. We practice for a short segments daily and consistently make putts within our comfort range.<br />
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The full details and program will appear here in the near future so you can join in if you wish.<br />
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Mark Ellis A message to the group one week into the programtag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-01-28:1809917:Topic:793072008-01-28T00:50:24.305ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
Congratulations to the members of the group who are sticking with the program. A half hour a day commitment may not sound like much but you now know that it is. It requires that you make putting a priority. It will pay off long term if you follow through.<br />
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The hardest part of the process is sticking with it when you have a bad putting day. We all have days when we are off. When you have one use it as a learning tool. Go back the next day and rebolster your confidence by hitting putts. The…
Congratulations to the members of the group who are sticking with the program. A half hour a day commitment may not sound like much but you now know that it is. It requires that you make putting a priority. It will pay off long term if you follow through.<br />
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The hardest part of the process is sticking with it when you have a bad putting day. We all have days when we are off. When you have one use it as a learning tool. Go back the next day and rebolster your confidence by hitting putts. The reason the initial training period is a month long to to make sure that you have bad days and develop the ability to quickly recover from them. Re-saturate yourself in confidence.<br />
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In solitary putting we all make up little games to play with yourself. Here is one I have been playing recently. Pick a spot and throw 4 putts. If three or more putts go in, pick the next spot from a somewhat harder location. If less than 3 go in then next pick a somewhat easier spot. Repeat until your 15 minutes are over.<br />
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So looking big picture, where does the program go? Do you do the half hour a day forever? No the start is like boot camp. You do it a lot to develop basic skills and competance. Thereafter you adapt to your personal needs and find a routine that works for you.<br />
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You folks are basically starting this year the way that I started my putting practice last year. Building a solid basis for an upcoming year of tournament play. This last weekend I played in my first major event of the year, the Real Ice Bowl in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I try to craft my tournament preparation to peak for major events. So last week I toned down my weight training and increased cardio (walking up steep hills in deep snow in bitter cold and high winds can make a long, taxing day). I also use a different putting drills in the days before a big tournament. Rather than doing it based on a stopwatch, I do it based on feel. I putt enough so that I feel in the groove then stop when my confidence is at its height. The morning of the tourney I putt really close and really far away (short up-shots really). As soon as I feel in the groove I stop and practice other shots.<br />
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I was happy that my putting during the Real Ice Bowl was solid. It wasn't brilliant but it was solid. I can live with that. And it was enough so that with the help of my partner (it is a doubles tourney and I paired with the legendary "Duster" Don Hoffman) we were able to hold off the field for a victory. Usually if I can hold my own with a putter I will do alright in the event, moreso here because Duster is a superb clutch putter.<br />
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One interesting thing about the Real Ice Bowl is that it is a 2 round event. The first round is Best Shot where there is less pressure on putting (if you miss your partner can back you up). But the second round is Alternating Shot where you are putting from your partner's drive. Here there is a lot of pressure on the putt. If you miss a short putt you have not only hurt yourself but you have wasted your partners good shot to get it that close.<br />
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As much as missing key putts can harm your confidence, making them can really help. But the real skill is to be able to forget that last bad putt and not let it harm your next one. Your practice has taught you where your comfort range is. Inside that comfort range you have taught yourself that you will make putts most of the time. A stray blip in performance doesn't erase the base you have built. A reminder for the grouptag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-01-22:1809917:Topic:615802008-01-22T00:56:53.909ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
It is a natural tendency to practice from too far away from the basket. Remember our practice is making putts-not just taking putts. It is easiest to start very close to the basket. Move back only when you have proven to yourself that you are consistently hitting the shorter ones.<br />
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In strong winds those short putts are challenging. Adjust to the conditions.<br />
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Your 30 minutes is 30 minutes of hitting putts!
It is a natural tendency to practice from too far away from the basket. Remember our practice is making putts-not just taking putts. It is easiest to start very close to the basket. Move back only when you have proven to yourself that you are consistently hitting the shorter ones.<br />
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In strong winds those short putts are challenging. Adjust to the conditions.<br />
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Your 30 minutes is 30 minutes of hitting putts! puttingtag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-01-21:1809917:Topic:603422008-01-21T15:33:17.352ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
I finally found the site I have done my putting everyday so far
I finally found the site I have done my putting everyday so far Next group meetingtag:discgolfer.ning.com,2008-01-21:1809917:Topic:595702008-01-21T02:32:13.820ZKen Longhttp://discgolfer.ning.com/profile/Ken50
Will the next group meeting be the filming on feb17th?<br />
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What time will the filming be?<br />
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Kensington instead of Hudson Mills?
Will the next group meeting be the filming on feb17th?<br />
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What time will the filming be?<br />
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Kensington instead of Hudson Mills?